CHANGING A MUTE STATE OF A VOICE CALL FROM A BLUETOOTH HEADSET
First Claim
1. A method for users to control mobile communication handset options using headset controls comprising:
- selecting a multifunction selector of a headset during a communication session;
conveying a mute toggle request to a mobile communication device handset; and
software within the handset toggling a mute state for the communication session.
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Abstract
One aspect of the present invention can include a muting method for mobile telephones. The method can include a step of selecting a multifunction selector of a headset during a communication session. A mute toggle request can result that is conveyed to a mobile communication handset. Software within the handset can toggle a mute state for the communication session. In one embodiment, the multifunction selector can be a multifunction selector of a wireless headset. This selector can be overloaded to accept and terminate calls and/or to increase and decrease volume. In one configuration, the multifunction selector can be a laminate switching mechanism, which accepts a swiping and tapping input. For example, swiping a finger along the mechanism in one direction can increase volume, in another direction can decrease volume, and double tapping the mechanism can toggle a mute state.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for users to control mobile communication handset options using headset controls comprising:
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selecting a multifunction selector of a headset during a communication session; conveying a mute toggle request to a mobile communication device handset; and software within the handset toggling a mute state for the communication session. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A mobile communication system comprising:
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a headset including a multifunction selector configured to control accepting a call, terminating a call, and adjusting a mute state of a call; and a mobile telephone handset configured to be communicatively linked to the headset through a wireless connection, said handset including software that receives input from the headset, wherein said software adjusts a mute state for a communication session responsive to receiving a user selection of the multifunction selector during the communication session. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A mobile telephone system comprising:
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a wireless headset including a tactile response region, wherein said tactile response region is a region of overloaded functionality, wherein selecting a particular desired function associated with the tactile response region is dependent upon a manner in which a user utilizes the tactile response region, one such manner including swiping a finger along the region in a particular direction and tapping the tactile response region; and a mobile telephone handset configured to be communicatively linked to the headset through a wireless connection, said handset including software that receives input from the headset, wherein said software adjusts a mute state for a communication session responsive to receiving a user input via the tactile response region in a predetermined manner associated with the function that toggles the mute state for the communication session. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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